English Medieval - Six Electrotypes of Seal Impressions > Lot No. 614

Description:
Circa 19th century. Six uniface electrotype shells taken from medieval wax seal impressions to give positives; the seals include town examples for Falmouth and Helleston together with an eccesiastical vesica seal, two personal seals and a seal of King Edward.

Measurements:
Largest 53mm.

Condition:
Very fine.

Comments notes:
Electrotypes were commissioned, usually for the purposes of study and often in the late 19th century. The method provides an exact representation of the item being copied. Interesting.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £40 - 60 (EUR 50 - 70; USD 60 - 90)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £55